Sevilla can't compete with the English – Muricas News

Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitić (34) despatched a reassuring message to the followers earlier than the beginning of the season, as a result of Sevilla’s outcomes through the preparations and the sale of two necessary stoppers don't supply optimism.

– We've ready very effectively to be on the most stage when the championship begins subsequent week – stated Rakitić after the 1-0 victory over the Spanish first league staff Cadiz.

The match performed on Saturday on the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium was the final check of the Andalusians forward of the primary spherical of the championship, during which they go to the Croatian striker Osasuna on Friday. Ante Budimir.

Sevilla began the preparations with a 1-1 draw with Tottenham, in order that they ended the trial with Lisbon’s Sporting with the identical end result, though they then beat them on penalties. They then defeated the French first league staff Angers 6-0 and misplaced to Arsenal from London by the identical rating. Additionally they misplaced 0-1 in opposition to Leicester Metropolis.

– Preparation was extra necessary than outcomes on this a part of the season – famous Rakitić and continued:

– We are going to all be collectively, united, conscious of nice expectations from us. We've been coaching exhausting so we might be prepared.

Sevilla was fourth within the championship final season and was disappointingly eradicated within the group stage of the Champions League. Then she hoped to win the Europa League as a result of the ultimate was performed in her stadium. However after beating Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 and 0-1 within the 1/16 finals of that competitors, they had been eradicated within the spherical of 16 by London’s West Ham. It was additionally eradicated within the spherical of 16 of the Spanish Cup by rivals Betis.

Final month, the membership offered stoppers Diego Carlos (29) to Aston Villa and Jules Kounde (23) to Barcelona.

Rakitić then said that Sevilla “can't compete financially with the golf equipment of the English Premier League and people with deeper pockets”.

Then got here the Brazilian defenders Marcao (26) from Galatasaray and Alex Telles (29) on mortgage from Manchester United. This summer season, Sevilla offered gamers for 81 million euros and introduced in new ones for 15 million.

Rakitić, who was captain final 12 months, entered the second half in opposition to Cadiz on Saturday and hit the crossbar twice.

– That beam needs to be modified – he joked on the finish of the match determined within the 68th minute.

– The rhythm of the match was good, though it was extraordinarily scorching, which is why it was not simple to play. However we might be glad earlier than the beginning of the championship subsequent Friday – he concluded.